Do you remember your school days well? Strict uniform, white bows, ties, heavy satchels and worn tables in the classrooms. Today, bows and ties have become an attribute of the holiday, briefcases are much lighter and more comfortable, only the school desk remains unchanged, the dimensions of which, by the way, are very important for good academic performance.
Types of school desks
It would seem, well, a school table, what could be special about it. He is the one and only and unique. But it was not there. It turns out that there are several types of this furniture, and they differ not only in design, but also in functionality.
- Adjustable school desk is a convenient option if you need a desk for several years of study. Such furniture allows you to adjust the height of the tabletop and chair.
- Orthopedic desks - a model that is primarily suitable for children with deviations of the musculoskeletal system. But this does not mean that it is impossible to purchase orthopedic furniture for a he althy child. After all, he alth is easier to maintain than to return, and the spine is no joke to you!
- Single-block desk. This type of school tables is well known to everyone. They are usually used in elementary grades. The tabletop is attached to the bench, which allows you to teach the child to the correct position at the desk.
- Single or double desks.
- Folding - such desks are most often used in large classrooms. In fact, this is a chair with a small folding table on the armrest.
- Desks with drawers are very convenient. They can store textbooks, notebooks and other school supplies.
First grader's desk
Children grow up very fast. So your child is going to first grade, which means that you need to think not only about buying school uniforms and supplies, but also about a reliable workplace to do homework. Today, school desks for the home are presented in many stores. But it is important to responsibly approach the choice of this furniture, because an uncomfortable chair or a table that is too high can easily spoil the child’s mood and discourage him from studying. If this is a school desk, the dimensions must comply with the norms, in addition, it must meet the safety parameters, like a home one.
When choosing a place to install a school desk, think over the moment with lighting in advance. It is important that daylight falls correctly, and in case of its absence, there should be an outlet for a table lamp. Of course, do not forget about drawers and shelves. Everything should be at hand so that your first grader does not run all over the room for the textbooks and manuals he needs.
Desk or desk?
Often parentsthey wonder what is better to buy, a desk or an ordinary desk. It's all a matter of taste. After all, if you figure out what a school desk is, whether it is adjustable or old-style, it is a table or a table top and a chair (bench). Therefore, the main criterion when choosing is convenience and comfort for the child, and of course, safety.
Today there are many desks that perfectly replace the classic school desk. Such furniture can be the most diverse:
- with or without drawers;
- from solid or lightweight materials;
- Top-down or solid top;
- with shelves for books, etc.
Very often you can see in the store that an ordinary table is called a school desk. At the same time, its price can reach even 15-20 thousand rubles. Take a closer look, perhaps this table is not as simple as it seems at first glance.
School desks for home
The home version of a school desk is a whole complex that can replace massive furniture. After all, tables, as a rule, have many stationary or drawers and cabinets, and sometimes built-in shelves for textbooks. This is a great choice if you don't have a lot of space to organize your study space, such as living in a one-room apartment.
Features of choosing a school desk
In order not to regret the money spent, it is important to make a responsible choice, because most often a workplace is purchased not for one year, but with the prospect of long-term use. So what to look forattention when you need a school desk:
- Table dimensions - it should be wide and long enough so that the child can comfortably place not only notebooks on it, but also teaching aids and supplies.
- The chair should be comfortable. The child's feet should touch the floor. The ideal option would be office chairs with an anatomical backrest that can be adjusted in height.
- The height of the school desk should fit the height of the child. It is better to pay attention to adjustable tables so that the workplace grows with your student.
- Calculating the ideal desk height is quite simple: for every 15 centimeters of a child's height, there are 6 centimeters of table height. A chair is selected in a similar way, only 15 centimeters of the baby’s height should account for 4 cm of seat height.
- For a first grader with a height of 128 cm, the best option would be a desk 51-52 cm high, and a chair 34-35 cm.
Main mistakes when choosing
Despite a lot of advice and calculations, many parents still make mistakes when buying. And most of the time, they are very banal. Here are just the most common ones.
- Gloss finish. For a child, this is a minus, the gloss will glare and interfere with practice.
- Narrow table. Due to the lack of space on the tabletop, it will be inconvenient for the child to do homework.
- Wrong chair or table height.
- Insufficient attention to moving parts. Remember, all controls and connections must be made of quality material.
Now you know how important a school desk is for a child. It is better to select sizes immediately before the start of studies or choose a workplace with the ability to adjust the height.
